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The aerospace giant's latest sustainable aviation push reveals how carbon fiber technology and efficient engines are reshaping commercial flight

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By Grant Harrell · AirbusAirbus AmericasAirventureAirventure 2023
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The aerospace giant's latest sustainable aviation push reveals how carbon fiber technology and efficient engines are reshaping commercial flight

Making waves at EAA AirVenture 2023, Airbus unveils a skyward revolution, setting new benchmarks in sustainable aviation for the world.

At EAA's AirVenture 2023 exhibition, Amanda Simpson, Vice President of Research and Technology and Head of Sustainability for Airbus Americas, showcased the Delta-branded A350 airliner, emphasizing Airbus's commitment to pioneering sustainable aerospace. The A350, with its carbon fiber technology, is designed for reduced emissions, and Airbus has introduced new engine options on other models that use up to 20% less fuel. Looking to the future, Airbus is exploring 100% sustainable aviation fuel, advanced aerodynamics, electric and hybrid aircraft, and alternative fuels like hydrogen that emit no carbon.

The company continues to focus on innovative technologies for the next generation of aircraft to ensure a sustainable future for aerospace.
— Amanda Simpson, Vice President of Research and Technology and Head of Sustainability for Airbus Americas

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Grant HarrellHead of Transportation/Mobility & Host of "Are We There Yet?" video podcast series

Asking the most exciting, innovative, cutting-edge companies in transportation/mobility the “Are We There Yet?” question is a lot of fun, and the focus of Grant Harrell's top video podcast series! And, it’s not a bad question as so much is truly happening in this space today. What used to be trains, planes, and automobiles is now robots, drones, and spaceships, and Grant is curious about how soon we are all going to see these technologies in action, at scale. Very few of us enjoy a car that drives itself, have dinner delivered via drone, or have taken a vacation to space, but these amazing technologies and applications, as Grant discovers within his "Are We There Yet?" podcast series, are here, or as he likes to say, "we're there"! Grant also serves as the Head of Transportation/Mobility for MarketScale, one of the fastest-growing, most-successful, fun b2b media companies in the industry! MarketScale works behind the scenes for many of the top brands today, building their brand, engaging their communities, and telling their incredible stories! Within Grant's leadership of MarketScale's Transportation/Mobility division, he enjoys working with top companies within automotive to aviation, micro-mobility to marine, drones to space exploration, and everyone in between. And, Grant encourages you to reach out to him directly and set up a meeting, because as he says, "whats the point of all of this transportation/mobility technology development if we aren't headed somewhere fun to meet someone interesting"!

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About the Expert

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Grant Harrell

Head of Transportation/Mobility & Host of "Are We There Yet?" video podcast series

Asking the most exciting, innovative, cutting-edge companies in transportation/mobility the “Are We There Yet?” question is a lot of fun, and the focus of Grant Harrell's top video podcast series! And, it’s not a bad question as so much is truly happening in this space today. What used to be trains, planes, and automobiles is now robots, drones, and spaceships, and Grant is curious about how soon we are all going to see these technologies in action, at scale. Very few of us enjoy a car that drives itself, have dinner delivered via drone, or have taken a vacation to space, but these amazing technologies and applications, as Grant discovers within his "Are We There Yet?" podcast series, are here, or as he likes to say, "we're there"! Grant also serves as the Head of Transportation/Mobility for MarketScale, one of the fastest-growing, most-successful, fun b2b media companies in the industry! MarketScale works behind the scenes for many of the top brands today, building their brand, engaging their communities, and telling their incredible stories! Within Grant's leadership of MarketScale's Transportation/Mobility division, he enjoys working with top companies within automotive to aviation, micro-mobility to marine, drones to space exploration, and everyone in between. And, Grant encourages you to reach out to him directly and set up a meeting, because as he says, "whats the point of all of this transportation/mobility technology development if we aren't headed somewhere fun to meet someone interesting"!

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